265/35R21 vs 295/25R22

295/25R22 is 0.50 in (12.6 mm) shorter than 265/35R21, a −1.75% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 265/35R21, an indicated 60 mph is 58.9 mph on 295/25R22.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference −1.75%: within the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 295/25R22 falls inside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 265/35R21. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.

265/35R21 vs 295/25R22 differences
Measurement	265/35R21	295/25R22	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	28.30 in (718.9 mm)	27.81 in (706.3 mm)	−0.50 in (−12.6 mm)	−1.75%
Sidewall height	3.65 in (92.8 mm)	2.90 in (73.8 mm)	−0.75 in (−19.0 mm)	−20.49%
Section width	10.43 in (265.0 mm)	11.61 in (295.0 mm)	+1.18 in (+30.0 mm)	+11.32%
Circumference	88.92 in (2,258.5 mm)	87.36 in (2,218.9 mm)	−1.56 in (−39.6 mm)	−1.75%
Revolutions per mile	713	725	+13	+1.78%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 265/35R21
Indicated	Actual on 265/35R21	Actual on 295/25R22	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	29.5 mph	−0.5 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	58.9 mph	−1.1 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	73.7 mph	−1.3 mph

Ride-height change: 295/25R22 lowers the vehicle by 0.25 in (6.3 mm) at the axle (half the −12.6 mm diameter difference).

295/25R22 is 0.50 in shorter than 265/35R21 and 30 mm wider, a 1.75% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 265/35R21, an indicated 60 mph is actually 58.9 mph on 295/25R22, and revolutions per mile change from 713 to 725.

295/25R22 mounts on a 22-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 21-inch wheel of 265/35R21.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified 2026-09-27. How these numbers are calculated.